A method to build usable directory system using 3D web-based simulation and directory mode

Abstract

A directory system is an indispensable and inseparable facility for a campus building. Numerous studies have been conducted on developing a building directory system for public visitors, however, to the best of our knowledge, little is known on a directory system for a campus building using 3D web-based simulation technology. This research paper presents a method to develop a building directory system which adopted 3D web-based simulation and conventional directory mode for each user interface. The system was developed using the user-center system design method which comprises of some iterative cyclesthat are aimed to achieved a usable design from user perspective. Although the system was primarily built based on the Joseph Wibowo Center Campus building as the model, the adopted technique is applicable to meet requirement of the various target building. The usability evaluation conformance test has shown promising results that the model was accepted by potential users.